Road Case Details

HARDWARE & FASTENERS

We use a wide variety of hardware and fasteners to get the job done right. We know every situation requires different parts. So, if we don't have it, we make sure we can get it. The relationship we have built with our vendors enables us to find even the most obscure items. This ensures that our relationship is only rivaled by the one we have with our customers. It's what makes this whole thing work for us!

Zinc-coated hardware guarantees a long life on the road.
Lock-tite is used on every caster board.
Backing washers or plates are used whenever possible.
Rivets are always centered and, when necessary, optional rivets are included for extra strength.
Steel hinges provide proper support for all lids.
Our lid-stay system eliminates the need for straps, holds up the lid, & also prevents "racking".

Foam & GLue

St. Louis Case uses a variety of foam. Every case is expected to perform differently and the foam plays a major role. We work with each customer to help them make the best choices for each build.

Laser Cut Foam - St. Louis Case provides laser cutting services for precise fit and ultimate protection for your gear.
Hard Foam - For applications where a bit more strength is required, we suggest a heavier foam. Hard foam comes in choice of gauges, so that heavier gear can be protected, too.
Soft Foam - Soft foam is a bit tougher to manage. The softer the foam, the better the protection, for the most part. However, softer foam does not typically have as long of a life as it's harder counterpart. Many times soft foam will need an update after around the 10 year mark.
We use a few different kinds of glues on our road cases. Many of our foams can use hot glue. We also use a spray application glue for many carpet applications. Picking the right glue can help avoid some pretty sticky situations!

Casters & Caster BoardS

St. Louis Case matches the caster to the case. Sometimes we have increased weight capacity, and other times we need locking casters. Many customers need the nimble ability of suitcase wheels for mobility in unique environments. Whatever the build calls for, we have a caster to meet the need.

All of our cases come with a 3/4" caster board that has been sealed with paint and rounded over on all outside edges. We always build them large enough assist sledding the door onto the case. Just another area where we are industry conscious. This seemingly small detail can make a huge difference.

Our Affordable Case items will come with 3" Colson casters unless otherwise noted.
Our St. Louis Case products are built using a industry standard caster rated at 350lb.
All of our cases have the option for the casters to be locking.

Sheet Goods And Lamination

St. Louis Case uses a combination birch plywood to build all of our cases. Each sheet is 90% birch with a pine face surface. This provides us with a strong and reliable base for construction.

We build many of our dog houses out of Baltic birch.
We offer an entire catalog of finishes, colors, textures and other choices for the exterior of your case. We know that many times form trumps function and we want your case to not only be tough as nails on the job, but look terrific doing it.

PROPRIETARY Extrusions

In 2018 St. Louis Case designed our very own tongue and groove extrusion. We found that we weren't quite getting what we needed from the common stock design. We collaborated with our vendor and came up with a system that meets all of our standards, and then some.

Our deep tongue and groove give case lids a strong connection point that will not get snagged. The arched circumference creates a true point-of-contact that doesn't fail.
We still stock many other kinds extrusions, just in case. Always let us know if you need something different and we can try and accommodate you needs.
St. Louis Cases proprietary extrusion is available in both 1/2" and 3/8" tongue and groove style.
We also offer Cube N Tube extrusion, an industry favorite. We found a need for a more attractive option to use inside of event halls, churches, ballrooms and corporate events. Some favorites include our permanent installation rack cases or workstation systems. This option will help make your cases look less "industrial".